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Sweetwater River – Skyline Truck Descent loop from Lemon Grove Depot

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
California
San Diego County
Lemon Grove

Sweetwater River – Skyline Truck Descent loop from Lemon Grove Depot

Hard

4.8

(2644)

13,114

riders

Sweetwater River – Skyline Truck Descent loop from Lemon Grove Depot

04:34

91.5km

1,420m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

San Diego National Wildlife Refuge

Cleveland National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.6 km

Steele Canyon Bridge (Sweetwater River Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

The Steele Canyon Bridge, also known as the Sweetwater River Bridge, is a beautiful landmark crossing the Sweetwater River. It is on the National Register of Historic places, and is …

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2

23.7 km

View of Lake Emma and Golf Course

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Sweetwater River flows from Loveland Dam passing through Lake
Emma, where the river bends west and runs parallel to Dehesa Road. The lake is fenced off and access is …

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3

23.7 km

Sweetwater River

Highlight • River

The Sweetwater River is a small year-round stream that flows 55 miles from the Cuyamaca Mountains to the San Diego Bay.

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4

57.5 km

Skyline Truck Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lots of new pavement (2021)

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5

87.8 km

Boulevard - Downtown La Mesa

Highlight • Settlement

Great places for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

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B

91.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.1 km

21.7 km

4.14 km

281 m

186 m

118 m

Surfaces

88.3 km

3.20 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

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